Sri Lanka on September 27

This is 27th of September. It is day 270 of the year. As of today, there are 95 days left until the end of the year. If you are curious about the most important and notable historical footprint of Sri Lanka, let us delve into more On This Day events to uncover fascinating tidbits from the nation's history that covers for 365 days.

Today’s Highlight

• 1910 – The new children’s ward at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children was ceremonially opened.
• 1998 – The LTTE launched the Battle of Kilinochchi, codenamed Operation Unceasing Waves II against Sri Lankan Army’s Kilinochchi complex.
• 1998 – An Antonov An-24RV aircraft, operating as Lionair Flight 602, crashed into the sea off Sri Lanka’s northwestern coast, resulting in the deaths of all 55 people on board.
• 2015 – Sri Lanka continued its diplomatic relations with Togo.